Originally set aside to meet the recreation needs of Launceston's growing urban population, the reserve has more recently been recognised for its important nature conservation role.
The reserve protects dry open grassy forest and woodland communities, with most of the 26 threatened flora species found in the reserve.
Thr reserve is home to a large number of herbivores and carnivores, which makes the area of great interest given that it is so close to a major urban area. A number of mammals which have suffered major declines in their range within the Northern Midlands Bioregion (between 50 and 90% decline) can be found in the reserve. Such species include the Tasmanian bettong, long-nosed potoroo and common wombat.
This cache is a small magnetic container with logbook and pencil that is placed at an information booth that provides an overview of the reserve.